Dangote Refinery supplied 62% of Nigeria’s petrol in January 2026, marking a historic shift in local production Domestic refineries now produce 40.1 million litres daily, reducing reliance on imported fuel significantly The move towards self-sufficiency is expected to enhance Nigeria's economy and stabilize fuel availability Pascal Oparada is a journalist with Legit.ng, covering technology, energy, stocks, investment, and the economy for over a decade. Nigeria’s downstream petroleum market has entered a new phase as the Dangote Petroleum Refinery supplied 62 per cent of the country’s Premium Motor Spirit in January 2026, overtaking fuel importers for the first time. Fresh data from the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority shows that total average daily PMS ...